2023 LoL World Championship: All qualified teams

Here are the teams that have qualified for the League of Legends World Championship 2023.

Worlds 2023 marks the return of this prestigious competition to South Korea, a nation with a rich history of hosting the League of Legends World Championship. The event is scheduled to run from October 10 to November 19, with matches taking place in multiple venues across the host nation, including Seoul and Busan.

Finals on the Road to #Worlds2023

July 30th – #LCO
Aug 5th – #LPL
Aug 8th – LPL Regional
Aug 20th – #LCK #LCS #LJL
Aug 26th – #LLA
Aug 27th – LCK Regional
Sept 9th – #CBLOL #PCS
Sept 10th – #LEC

TBD – #VCS

Other major Finals
Sept 8th – #EMEAMasters

— Worlds 2023 (@LoL_WorldEvents) July 27, 2023

 

Riot Games, the organizer behind this esports extravaganza, has introduced significant format changes that promise to make Worlds 2023 one of the most exciting editions to date. With best-of-three series, a Swiss-style group stage, and a brand-new Worlds Qualifying Event, the tournament is set to keep fans on the edge of their seats throughout.

2023 Worlds: All qualified teams

A total of 22 teams will vie for supremacy at Worlds 2023, each representing their respective regions. Here’s a breakdown of the number of teams from each region:

China (LPL): 4 teams
Korea (LCK): 4 teams
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA Championship): 3 teams
North America (LCS): 3 teams
Southeast Asia (PCS): 2 teams
Vietnam (VCS): 2 teams
Brazil (CBLOL): 1 team
Japan (LJL): 1 team
Latin America (The Liga Latinoamérica): 1 team
Worlds Qualifying Series: 1 team

Before the tournament kicks off, several teams have already secured their places at Worlds 2023. Let’s take a closer look at the early qualifiers and the contenders who will be fighting for Summoner’s glory.

LCS:

The League of Legends Championship Series (LCS), North America’s premier competitive league, has handpicked NRG, Cloud9, and Team Liquid to carry its banner into the global showdown of Worlds 2023 NRG, freshly returned to the LCS, comes in with an air of rejuvenation. Their stacked roster and impressive performances in the LCS 2023 Championship led to their qualification.

THE FAITHFUL HAVE FINALLY BEEN REWARDED ONCE MORE.

Congratulations to @NRGgg on winning the 2023 #LCS Championship delivered by @Grubhub! pic.twitter.com/BtlA5jC5VK

— LCS (@LCSOfficial) August 20, 2023

 

Meanwhile, Cloud9, a fan favorite, boasts a rich history of international appearances and is determined to leave an indelible mark on the tournament. Lastly, Team Liquid, with a roster featuring a Worlds 2022 winner in Hong “Pyosik” Chang-hyeon, adds another layer of excitement to North America’s representation. As these three teams prepare to face off against the world’s best, the LCS fans eagerly anticipate their journey through the Worlds 2023 competition.

LPL:

The LPL is sending a formidable quartet to Worlds 2023. JD Gaming (JDG), as the top seed, heads into the tournament as one of the favorites after their victory in the LPL spring split and the MSI 2023.

Your Teams representing the #LPL at Worlds 2023!

🏆 JDG, BLG, LNG and WBG 🏆 pic.twitter.com/8qfntwOSqC

— LPL (@lplenglish) August 8, 2023

 

Bilibili Gaming (BLG) and LNG Esports secured their spots, promising intense competition from China. Weibo Gaming, making its world debut, adds another layer of intrigue with its star-studded roster.

LCK:

The LCK, a historically dominant region, is well-represented at Worlds. Gen.G, fresh off their LCK 2023 Summer Championship win, is eager to prove themselves after a fourth-place finish at MSI 2023. It is clear that T1 will give their all to expand their regional dominance into global supremacy even despite the wrist injury suffered by superstar Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok.

The four teams who will represent the LCK at #Worlds2023 have been decided.

1️⃣ @GenG
2️⃣ @T1LoL
3️⃣ @KTRolster_tw
4️⃣ @DplusKIA

Send the #LCK’s representatives your support as they take on Worlds starting October 19th in the Swiss Stage! pic.twitter.com/Fo4VmBznff

— LCK (@LCK) August 26, 2023

 

KT Rolster, making their first Worlds appearance since 2018, is determined to shine. Dplus Kia (formerly Damwon) with their roster of stars aims to reclaim the glory they achieved in Worlds 2020.

LEC:

Europe’s LEC is poised for a strong showing at Worlds 2023. MAD Lions and G2 Esports, both with impressive histories, are ready to make their mark. Fnatic, another LEC heavyweight, joins the fray to add to the region’s competitive depth.

TOP 3 🔒

We’ll see @FNATIC, @MADLions_EN and @G2League fight for the #LEC trophy in Montpellier Occitanie! 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/szoOn4VxF2

— LEC (@LEC) September 2, 2023

 

Worlds Qualifying Series:

For the fourth seed from the LEC and LCS, the journey to Worlds 2023 isn’t over yet. The Worlds Qualifying Series will determine which team claims the final spot at the international tournament, adding an extra layer of drama and competition to the event. Golden Guardians and Team BDS will clash in a Play-In series for that coveted position.

Several other regions are also sending their champions and top contenders to Worlds 2023. The updated list includes:

PCS (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Southeast Asia, and Oceania): 

• PSG Talon
• CTBC Flying Oyster (Play-In)

LJL (Japan): 

• DetonatioN FocusMe (Play-In)

LLA (Latin America): 

• Rainbow7 (Play-In)

CBLOL (Brazil): 

• TBD (Play-In)

As the summer splits across the world conclude, more teams will punch their tickets to Worlds, and the excitement will continue to build. With format changes, new contenders, and seasoned veterans, Worlds 2023 promises to be a thrilling chapter in the history of League of Legends esports.

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